Powell-Jones wins Choir Scholarship

Young baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has been awarded a music scholarship from the East Cornwall Bach Choir. The 12 year old plays several bands including Bodmin, National Childrens' Band of Great Britain and the Cornwall Youth Brass Band, as well as several music groups at Devonport High School for Boys, where he has recently started year 7.

The scholarship will see his music lessons with tutor Ross Farr-Semmons paid by the choir for the remainder of 2024. In addition, Neythen will perform with the choir as a guest soloist in their forthcoming Christmas concert in Cornwall. Choir Chairperson Peter Mathews explained, "Neythen impressed everyone with both his lyrical playing and technique. He performed at a level far greater than we expected for his age and we were eager to help him achieve his long term ambitions." It is the first time the choir has awarded a non-vocal scholarship - Congratulations Neythen.

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